Thursday, October 16, 2008

The Lesson of Joe the Plumber

Celebrities and politicians know all too well the hazards of opening your mouth or even being seen in public in this era of ubiquitous video. This Joe guy spoke articulately and at length with Barack Obama, on camera, and now he's a chew toy in all the media. If he was a plant bythe McCain camp, maybe he's been compensated for his trouble. If he was really just a citizen speaking to a candidate, he really got his chance on the soap box...and then some.